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infuriation

noun

Definition of infuriationnext
as in indignation

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Recent Examples of infuriation The brilliant dialogue—full of sarcasm, barbs, resentment, infuriation, competition but also underpinned by love—is so very perfectly sisterly! — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuriation
  1. indignation
  2. outrage
  3. fury
  4. ire
  5. wrath
  6. aggravation
  7. rage
  8. animosity
Noun
  • This hampers several of my favorite performances, especially Harper, whose Ben is full of sarcastic indignation, and June Laporte as Ginny, an aspiring reporter in need of proper mentoring.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Both our indignation when the wicked flourish and our sorrow when the righteous suffer have their source in this assumption.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • But if the decision — and, by then, Sheeran’s response to it — has ignited outrage online, there was little of it to be found inside the stadium.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The assault inspired worldwide outrage; the International Court of Justice demanded an immediate halt.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of outrage
Noun
  • The most potent force in American politics is anti-establishment fury at a system seen as rigged against average working people.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS BALLOT BOX DIVIDE — El-Sayed’s Jewish outreach ignites ‘tokenism’ fury as Michigan GOP chair makes bold prediction.
    — , FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of fury
Noun
  • Both Fields’ lawyer and his agent are now on record corroborating the initial report that drew TCU’s ire.
    — Mac Engel September 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Uline owners are major donors to Republican campaigns Typically a box company wouldn't draw much ire from sports fans, but Bucks fans are likely familiar with the owners of Uline due to their involvement in politics.
    — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of ire
Noun
  • Some religious scholars in Saudi Arabia have preached against developing the area, claiming that its former inhabitants were struck down by the wrath of God.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But within this storytelling paradigm, Adnani imbues each scene with a dramatic wrath bubbling just beneath the surface.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • Kurt's key takeaways I like technology that removes some of the aggravation from grocery shopping.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The rise in yields is a source of aggravation for Americans already frustrated by affordability problems.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggravation
Noun
  • The first word of the book is rage and then things escalate from there.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • There’s an untamed rage that constantly boils underneath his surface.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • But as much of Washington scrambles to get its arms around emerging AI risks, elsewhere in the country, opposition to data centers does not necessarily indicate animosity toward AI.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But that doesn’t mean the animosity toward their former head coach in Oxford has to simmer down before kickoff.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of animosity

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“Infuriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuriation. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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